Carol Ash

Bio

Carol Ash, DO, is a board-certified general internist, fellowship-trained pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialist with more than 15 years’ experience in clinical medicine. Currently in practice at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, recognized as one of the top 50 US hospitals, and Saint Peter’s University Hospital a major teaching institute of Drexel University. 

A graduate of Seton Hall University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Dr. Ash has been a featured speaker at a NASA-sponsored convention about countering fatigue in aviation and has presented a similar program before the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and has lectured for various corporate aviation audiences including engagements at International Operators Convention (IOC) and Corporate Aviation Safety Stand-down (CASS).

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  • internal medicine

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    MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors should avoid ordering certain antibiotics for older patients who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor, Canadian researchers say.

    Statins, which are taken by many millions of people, don't mix well with the antibiotics clarithr...Full Article

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    MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Fetal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to low levels of a key developmental hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles, according to an early new study.

    The research adds to the list of growing health concerns related t...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Taking high doses of iodine and kelp supplements can be hazardous to your health, warns the American Thyroid Association.

    Adequate iodine intake is required for normal function of the thyroid, a gland in the neck that produces hormones that control t...Full Article

  • Carol Ash
    Carol Ash answered:
    Who should not take melatonin?
    Melatonin helps your body transition into sleep mode, but it won't help you stay asleep if you have...  Full Post
  • Carol Ash
    Carol Ash answered:
    How long does it take to feel the effects of a relaxation drink?
    For most people, it will take 1-2 hours to feel the effects of a relaxation drink, and it can last...  Full Post
  • Carol Ash
    Carol Ash answered:
    Do relaxation drinks have any drug interactions?
    Relaxation drinks contain herbals and hormones, so they can have drug interactions, especially with...  Full Post
  • Carol Ash
    Carol Ash answered:
    What are some ways to prepare your body for rest?
    Some ways to prepare your body for rest include enjoying relaxation drinks or green tea, deep...  Full Post
  • Carol Ash
    Carol Ash answered:
    What are melatonin supplements?
    Melatonin is a natural hormone the body produces that helps you fall asleep by preparing your body...  Full Post
  • Carol Ash
    Carol Ash answered:
    Who should not take melatonin?
    Melatonin helps your body transition into sleep mode, but it won't help you stay asleep if you have...  Full Post
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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

    Men with a certain mutation of the FTO gene had an 87 percent greater ...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- New Italian research offers some cautionary advice for patients with high blood pressure: The next time you take a blood pressure reading, turn off your cellphone.

    The reason: Answering a cellphone call during a reading may cause a temporary but signi...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- High-salt diets have long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research finds that those with the condition may have a far greater preference for salty foods than those with normal blood pressure.

    In a small study of ...Full Article

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    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Primary care doctors should screen all adults for drinking problems, and offer them counseling if needed, new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggest.

    Based on years of research, there is enough evidence that a quick screen at the...Full Article

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    SUNDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Your blood may be able to "smell" that fresh coffee or cinnamon bun, a new study suggests.

    Scientists have found that blood cells have the same receptors for sensing smells as the nose, and they said there is increasing evidence that these odor receptor...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) -- Many of the soldiers who served in the first Gulf War suffer a poorly understood collection of symptoms known as Gulf War illness, and now a small study has identified brain changes in these vets that may give hints for developing a test for diagnosing the c...Full Article